Muddy Pond Fishing in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Look for Muddy Pond in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The coast is 13 miles away. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Stoughton, is 1.7 miles distant. Then Sharon, 2.5 miles, and Canton, 3.1 miles. Near neighbours include: 0.6 miles out stands Dry Pond, Town Pond sits 0.8 miles out, 0.9 miles out stands Brittons Pond, Woods Pond sits 0.9 miles out and 1.1 miles out stands Pinewood Pond. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Muddy Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Muddy Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 27°F in January up to 72°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at Muddy Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Chemung Hill Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Dry Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Muddy Pond may have changed since it was mapped.